Faith community & labor movement share common ground
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor)
26 February 2015
Throughout America’s history, African American clergy have played a leading role in advocating for working people. In fact, the tenets of the labor movement, equality, respect, justice and ... read more >>

21:03 bring urban, relevant sound to gospel music
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor)
26 February 2015
Strong faith and a passion for music drive the success of 21:03 in the gospel music industry. The duo, comprised of Torrence Greene and Evin Martin, are celebrating their 12th year together and show ... read more >>

Church Finances: Show Members the Money!
Written by Rev. Mark E. Whitlock, Jr. (Contributing Writer)
26 February 2015
By Pastor Mark E. Whitlock, Jr., Christ Our Redeemer AME Church, Irvine and Executive Director, Cecil Murray Center at USC
Part 1
The Church is required to be transparent, fiscally accountable, and ... read more >>

Dorinda Clark-Cole sings at FAME
Written by Vicki Phillips (Contributing Writer)
26 February 2015
Three-time Grammy award-winner Dorinda Clark-Cole will be the special guest as First African Methodist Episcopal Church of Los Angeles (FAME) celebrates Black History Money with a black tie gala to support ... read more >>

Emmanuel COGIC holds BHM celebration
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor)
26 February 2015
An inspiring reenactment of great figures of the past highlighted the Black History service at Emmanuel Church of God in Christ.
The dramatic and musical presentation, held February 28, featured ... read more >>

The Church, ‘Blackface’ and Motown
Written by Larry Buford (Contributing Writer)
26 February 2015
Like the children of Israel, God tests and refines with fire to bring out the best in us like silver and gold [Ref: Zechariah 13:9]. If He did it to ‘the apple of His eye,’ who are we to expect otherwise?
Great ... read more >>

Call 2 Worship - February 26
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor)
26 February 2015
Love, Peace and Happiness Family Christian Fellowship Church presents a Healing and Deliverance Miracle Service on February 27 at 7 p.m., at 11022 Old River School Road in Downey, said Bishop Leon and ... read more >>

ABWP spreads word about health & wellness
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor)
19 February 2015
Most people desire good health, but not everyone practices it. The Association of Black Women Physicians (ABWP) hopes to change that behavior by spreading a message of physical health and wellness.
Since ... read more >>

Murray speaks at Holy Name of Jesus School
Written by Sentinel News Service
19 February 2015
The Rev. Dr. Cecil ‘Chip’ Murray will address the 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th Grade classes at Holy Name of Jesus School on Monday, February 23, as part of the school's Black History Month Celebration.
Dr. ... read more >>

‘Under the Freeway’ back by popular demand
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor)
12 February 2015
The popular play, ‘Under the Freeway,’ returns for one night only on Saturday, February 28, at 7 p.m., at the City of Refuge, 14527 South San Pedro Street in Gardena.
According to playwright/director/producer ... read more >>

Price Chapel celebrates Black History
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor)
12 February 2015
Music, dance and praise highlight ‘A Celebration of Black History’ sponsored by the Music Department of Price Chapel A.M.E. Church and Carlsbad Productions.
The program, set for Saturday, February ... read more >>

Bethel Monrovia salutes Chaplain Brown
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor)
12 February 2015
Pastor Melanie J. Mays and the members of Bethel A.M.E. Church in Monrovia will host a Unity Celebration on Saturday, February 21, to illustrate the harmony that exists between law enforcement and the ... read more >>

Second AME holds BHM event
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor)
12 February 2015
The Golden Glory Senior Club of Second A.M.E. Church will present ‘A Tribute to Maya Angelou’ at its Black History Celebration in the C. D. Toliver Fellowship Hall.
The program takes place on ... read more >>

Bring your own sacrifice to the temple
Written by Larry Buford (Contributing Writer)
12 February 2015
Why is it, so it seems, that people who have lived their carnal lives to an extreme in one direction, tend to move all the way to the other extreme to seek salvation, exchanging one hard yoke for another?
For ... read more >>

Call 2 Worship - February 12
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor)
12 February 2015
Southern California Conference Lay Organization holds ‘Spring into Fashions’ runway show and luncheon on February 14 at 12 noon at Second A.M.E. Church, 5500 South Hoover Street in Los Angeles. ... read more >>

Pastor Frank Jones - A Panther in the Pulpit
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor)
05 February 2015
Non-traditional is one way to describe Elder Frank B. Jones' path to ministerial service. Currently, he serves as the pastor of Pentecostal Temple in Compton, but based on his history, few would have ... read more >>

AMEs to observe Founder’s Day
Written by Sentinel News Service
05 February 2015
The Southern California Conference of the A.M.E. Church will observe Founder’s Day in honor of Bishop Richard Allen on Sunday, February 8, at 4 p.m., at First A.M.E. Church, 2270 South Harvard Boulevard ... read more >>

Cross debuts new series on ‘True Love’
Written by Sentinel News Service
05 February 2015
Pastor David Cross will deliver a new sermon series, ‘Finding & Keeping True Love,’ on Sunday, February 8, at 8:45 a.m., and 11 a.m., at The Liberty Church, 14725 South Gramercy Place in Gardena.
“Don’t ... read more >>

New Antioch COGIC celebrates 45th Anniversary
Written by Sentinel News Service
05 February 2015
New Antioch Church of God in Christ will celebrate its 45th Anniversary on Sunday, February 8, at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m., in the edifice located at 7826 South Vermont Avenue in Los Angeles.
The theme ... read more >>

RIP Andraé Edward Crouch: He has gone to see the King
Written by Dr. Valerie Wardlaw (Contributing Writer)
29 January 2015
On Wednesday, January 21, at West Angeles Church of God in Christ, the best psalmists and worshippers in the world gathered together, lifting their voices to celebrate the life of gospel great Andraé ... read more >>

Crenshaw UMC presents ‘New Year, New You!’
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor)
29 January 2015
People seeking to start 2015 with a fresh approach will enjoy a free event sponsored by the Forever Young Ministry of Crenshaw United Methodist Church.
The program, ‘Dedication to Hope, Health and ... read more >>